Best live score apps for Android in 2026

This page covers ten live score apps for Android, with football as the main focus. Most are free to download. Nine show ads, and only the official Premier League app does not. Sofascore, ESPN and BeSoccer each have over 100 million installs on Google Play. None of the ten stands as a clear winner in the catalog data, so we do not crown one. Each entry notes what the app seems best suited for, based on its described features, plus its Google Play rating, its latest update date and whether it carries ads or in-app purchases. Some apps are built around football leagues. Others cover many sports, and one is mainly a fantasy game. Read the pros and cons with that in mind, and pick by the competitions you actually follow.

Compare at a glance

Comparison table: Best live score apps for Android in 2026
App Price Ads Google Play rating
SofascoreGoogle Play Free Has ads 4.5
ESPNGoogle Play Free Has ads 4.5
BeSoccerGoogle Play Free Has ads 4.3
FotMobGoogle Play Free Has ads 4.9
Soccer ScoresGoogle Play Free Has ads 4.6
365ScoresGoogle Play Free Has ads 4.5
LiveScoreGoogle Play Free Has ads 4.4
AiScoreGoogle Play Free Has ads 4.2
Premier LeagueGoogle Play Free No ads 4.6
ESPN Fantasy SportsGoogle Play Free Has ads 4.6

Ratings are Google Play ratings at the last data refresh.

Sofascore: best for deep match stats across many sports

4.5 on Google Play Google Play

Sofascore was last updated on November 3, 2026.

Its feature list leans toward data. It covers real-time lineups, injury updates and box scores, along with xG, shot maps, heatmaps and player performance analytics. Competitions include the Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A, MLS, EURO and the FIFA World Cup. Scores are not limited to soccer, since the app handles all sports.

The app is free, with ads and in-app purchases. It suits someone who wants numbers behind a result rather than only the final score.

Pros

  • Lists xG, shot maps and heatmaps
  • Covers lineups and injury updates
  • Updated November 3, 2026

Cons

  • Shows ads
  • Includes in-app purchases

Open Sofascore

ESPN: best for US sports with live streaming

4.5 on Google Play Google Play

ESPN comes from Disney. The last catalog update is October 30, 2026.

The app mixes scores, news and alerts with live sports viewing. The description names several ESPN channels and on-demand content, and its sport list starts with the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL. Soccer appears in that list too, but as one sport among many rather than the focus.

It is free and shows ads. The catalog does not flag any in-app purchases. Football fans outside American sports may find it broader than they need.

Pros

  • Combines scores, news and live sports viewing
  • No in-app purchases flagged
  • Updated October 30, 2026

Cons

  • Shows ads
  • Soccer is one sport among many

Open ESPN

BeSoccer: best for predictions and pre-match lineups

4.3 on Google Play Google Play

BeSoccer comes from BeSoccer apps. The catalog shows an update on October 30, 2026.

Its description points to MLS, the Premier League and the Champions League for the 2026/27 season. Beyond scores, it lists probable lineups, head-to-head records and predictions for each match. A recent update adds shot maps and a heat map to its statistics.

The app is free, with ads and in-app purchases. It fits people who like to read up before kickoff, not only follow the score.

Pros

  • Offers predictions and head-to-head data
  • Includes probable lineups
  • Added shot maps and a heat map

Cons

  • Shows ads
  • Includes in-app purchases
  • Rated 4.3, lower than most here

Open BeSoccer

FotMob: best for following leagues beyond the big ones

4.9 on Google Play Google Play

FotMob, from FotMob AS, was last updated on October 31, 2026. Its 4.9 rating is the highest in this group.

It covers more than 500 soccer leagues, so smaller competitions are included along with the Premier League and MLS. Instant goal notifications, alerts for chosen clubs and players, xG, shot maps, official highlights and audio commentary are all available. The developer says over 20 million fans use it, which is a company claim rather than a Google Play figure.

It is free with ads and in-app purchases.

Pros

  • Rated 4.9 on Google Play
  • Lists more than 500 leagues
  • Includes goal notifications and audio commentary

Cons

  • Shows ads
  • Includes in-app purchases

Open FotMob

Soccer Scores: best for following MLS and the Leagues Cup

4.6 on Google Play Google Play

Soccer Scores comes from Onefootball GmbH, and the catalog shows an update on November 3, 2026.

The description centers on MLS. It mentions the 2026 season, playoff races, the Supporters' Shield and video highlights of players and teams. Leagues Cup coverage is listed with live scores and news. Premier League and Champions League scores and standings are included as well.

The app is free, with ads and in-app purchases. Its feature text reads as North America first, so it suits MLS followers most.

Pros

  • Strong MLS and Leagues Cup focus
  • Video highlights listed
  • Updated November 3, 2026

Cons

  • Shows ads
  • Includes in-app purchases
  • Feature text leans toward MLS

Open Soccer Scores

365Scores: best for pre-game stats across several sports

4.5 on Google Play Google Play

365Scores is at version 15.0.0, and the catalog shows an update on October 29, 2026.

It covers soccer results, team news, fixtures and lineups, with pre-game stats and predictions as a named feature. It also reaches the NFL, NBA and other sports. The developer says over 150 million sports fans rely on it, though that figure comes from its own description.

It is free, with ads and in-app purchases. A reader who wants a football app that also tracks basketball or American football will find the range useful.

Pros

  • Lists pre-game stats and predictions
  • Covers soccer plus NBA and NFL
  • Version 15.0.0 updated October 29, 2026

Cons

  • Shows ads
  • Includes in-app purchases

Open 365Scores

LiveScore: best for football scores without in-app purchases

4.4 on Google Play Google Play

LiveScore, from LiveScore Limited, is at version 10.4. The catalog shows an update on October 27, 2026.

The feature line is short: live football scores with match highlights, stats and breaking news. The description names the Premier League, Champions League, Eredivisie, Serie A and LaLiga, and mentions a newer American football section.

It is free and shows ads, but the catalog flags no in-app purchases. That makes it a plain choice for readers who want scores and highlights and would rather not see purchase prompts.

Pros

  • No in-app purchases flagged
  • Covers Eredivisie, Serie A and LaLiga
  • Includes highlights and stats

Cons

  • Shows ads
  • Short feature list in the catalog

Open LiveScore

AiScore: best for browsing matches by date with a chat room

4.2 on Google Play Google Play

AiScore is at version 4.3.2 and was updated on November 2, 2026. Its 4.2 rating is the lowest of the ten.

Its All Games view shows the day's matches and lets you pick another date with a date and time picker. You can save favorite teams and competitions, and the leagues section is said to reach more than 200 countries. A chat room lets fans talk during matches. Football, basketball, tennis and snooker are named.

The app is free with ads and in-app purchases. The developer's claim of speed over TV is its own statement, not tested here.

Pros

  • Date picker for past and future matches
  • Covers leagues from over 200 countries
  • Includes a live chat room

Cons

  • Lowest Google Play rating here at 4.2
  • Shows ads
  • Includes in-app purchases

Open AiScore

Premier League: best for the official app with no ads

4.6 on Google Play Google Play

The Premier League app comes from The Football Association Premier League Ltd and is the only app of the ten with no ads in the catalog. Version 5.8.1 was updated on October 30, 2026.

It covers one competition, with verified live scores, in-match stats and live table updates. Key moments such as goals, lineups and red cards appear as they happen. Links to official broadcasts are included where available, and the app also connects to Fantasy Premier League.

In-app purchases are flagged. It suits someone who follows only the Premier League.

Pros

  • Only app here with no ads
  • Official source for Premier League data
  • Links to broadcasts where available

Cons

  • Covers one league only
  • Includes in-app purchases

Open Premier League

ESPN Fantasy Sports: best for fantasy leagues, not live scores

4.6 on Google Play Google Play

ESPN Fantasy Sports, from Disney, is a different kind of app from the rest. It is built around fantasy games, and its feature line says it is one home for them. Version 9.12.0 was updated on October 17, 2026, the oldest update date in this list.

The description names fantasy football, men's and women's basketball, baseball and hockey, plus prediction games. All of its games are described as free to play. Soccer scores are not named as a feature, so it is a poor pick for match tracking.

It shows ads and has in-app purchases.

Pros

  • Covers fantasy football, basketball, baseball and hockey
  • Games described as free to play

Cons

  • Not built for live soccer scores
  • Shows ads
  • Oldest update date in this list

Open ESPN Fantasy Sports

How we picked

This list rests on Google Play figures such as installs and ratings, along with update dates, price, ads and in-app purchase flags, and the features each developer describes. We did not test any of these apps hands-on, so we make no claims about speed, accuracy or battery use. Some feature text, such as user counts, comes from the developers and is marked as their own claim. The order reflects those figures rather than a recommendation of one best app.

Questions and answers

Which app on this list has no ads?

Only the Premier League app is listed without ads in the catalog. It does include in-app purchases. The other nine show ads, and ESPN and LiveScore are the two with no in-app purchases flagged.

Which football live score app has the highest rating on Google Play?

FotMob has the highest Google Play rating in this group at 4.9, with over 50 million installs. AiScore has the lowest at 4.2. Ratings alone do not show which app fits your leagues.

Are these live score apps free?

All ten are free. Nine show ads, and most also have in-app purchases. ESPN and LiveScore are the two without in-app purchases. Check each store page for current details.

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